Tangier disease
MONDO:0008783Tangier disease (TD) is a rare lipoprotein metabolism disorder characterized biochemically by an almost complete absence of plasma high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and clinically by liver, spleen, lymph node and tonsil enlargement along with peripheral neuropathy in children and adolescents, and, occasionally, cardiovascular disease in adults.
Also known as: ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 deficiency, Analphalipoproteinemia, Tangier disease, defective adenosine triphosphate-binding cassette transporter A1, A-alphalipoprotein neuropathy, Alpha high density lipoprotein deficiency disease, Analphalipo-proteinemia, HDL lipoprotein deficiency disease
34 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for kids: drug may prevent transplant complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the drug vorinostat to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children and young adults (ages 1-26) with non-cancerous blood disorders who are getting a bone marrow transplant. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sung Won Choi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a supplement tame your cholesterol? new study seeks answers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a dietary supplement called Cardiol Forte in 50 adults with mildly high cholesterol but low overall heart risk. Participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks, then everyone gets the supplement for another 8 weeks. The goal is to see if it …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: U.G.A. Nutraceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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AI could help spot rare metabolic diseases in newborns
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial will test an artificial intelligence system designed to interpret routine newborn screening tests for inherited metabolic disorders. Researchers will compare the AI's accuracy to standard manual review by trained staff. The study plans to include 200,000 newborns in Ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Massive diabetes registry aims to unlock secrets of metabolic disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 10-year observational study will follow 10,000 adults with diabetes, metabolic disorders, and related conditions like high blood pressure and fatty liver disease. Researchers will collect routine medical data to identify markers of disease severity and activity. The goal is …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC